The problem with just saying no -- They needed my Medicare number to bill Medicare and that number is my SS. Actually everyone's Medicare number is their SS. That is why the system needs to change.FYI--The petition is now closed and, unfortunately, did not get the required number of supporters.

I've noticed that many doctors and other organizations attempt to use SS numbers as ID. I have a military ID, and use the ID number from that, not even from my driving license. When the care providers object, I tell them that those HIPAA rules also say I don't have to give my SS number, nor should they need it. They can have my mil ID all they want - they can't do anything with that number.

SE3.5 -- Looked at the bill. Hope he gets support and it passes. In the meantime, we can show our support but getting more signatures on the petition. Coming at this issue from different approaches might help to actually get this done.

Hope you signed the petition btc1.Actually, I have left it off the form the last time a medical place asked for it and I was still seen. I've heard that this will not work all the time, but it is worth a try.